Grape escapes: Porto and the Douro Valley

Intoxicating rustic quintas and city hideaways... [View in browser]( [Image](   [HOTELS]( [INSPIRATION]( [OFFERS]( Portugal’s Douro Valley is a wine-soaked wonderland of vine-covered slopes. [Octant Douro]( – a hideaway for sipping and spa pampering – is at the heart of it all, seeming to float above its namesake river with a cantilevered pool and superb valley views. And we’ve got more Porto crashpads and Douro darlings to add to your wish list... [FIND PORTUGAL'S TOP POURS](   [Alternate text]( [Alternate text]( [SIX SENSES DOURO VALLEY]( Leave your worries at the door at this 19th-century manor, which has been transformed into a luxurious modernist retreat for souls in search of a spa haven, meditative forest walks and aerial yoga. They're all on the menu here, as are sensory pleasures such as tree climbing and wine tasting from the cellar’s extensive library. [FIND OUT MORE](   [Alternate text]( [QUINTA DOS MURÇAS]( Wine is the main event at this family-run farmhouse (with a sideline in olive oil), where you can spend days doing tastings in the cellar, lounging on the lawn by the pool or gathering loved ones for convivial feasts. The best bit? The neighbouring railway station will whisk you along to nearby quintas so you can sample their wares without a designated driver. [FIND OUT MORE](   [Alternate text]( [Alternate text]( [VINHA BOUTIQUE HOTEL]( Just 10 minutes from the flurry of central Porto, this 16th-century monastery turned manor à la mode is a pin-drop-quiet paradise on the banks of the river Douro, with over seven acres of pruned gardens, idyllic lakes, a Sisley spa, and barrel-loads of style, plus rooms modelled on designs from different iconic fashion houses. [FIND OUT MORE]( [Alternate text]( [TIPOGRAFIA DO CONTO]( Housed in a former typography and graphic-arts centre from the early 20th century, Tipografia do Conto pays homage to its past through bold art deco furniture, striking antiques and walls engraved with text. There are peaceful gardens, tranquil courtyards and a glittering pool to boot. And, with all those port cellars on your doorstep, saúde’s the word. [FIND OUT MORE](     YOUR MEMBERSHIP LEVEL BlackSmith LOYALTY CREDIT $0   Why book with us? [Image]( BEST-PRICE GUARANTEE [Image]( SMITH EXTRAS ON ARRIVAL [Image]( NEW FINDS EVERY MONTH   [Instagram]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Pinterest]( [YouTube]( [Spotify]( We only contact you with news and offers that we genuinely believe will be of interest and we will never sell your details to third parties. This email was sent to {EMAIL} by Mr & Mrs Smith. [Unsubscribe]( or [update]( your contact details. Registered office: 2nd Floor, Nucleus House, 2 Lower Mortlake Road, Richmond, TW9 2JA, United Kingdom. Company registration no: 443 8845 VAT no: GB802561850